Two stoned to death in Ranchi

Feb 6, 2013, 12.05AM ISTTNN

RANCHI: Two persons were stoned to death on Tuesday in Nagri locality by a violent mob for extorting money from the villagers. One of the them have been identified as Lalu Tamba while his friend has not been identified yet. Tamba died on spot while the other succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Two guns and a bike have been recovered in this connection, police said.

Sources said Tamba along with one of his friends had arrived in the village around 12pm and picked up a fight with some villagers related to money. "The business of extortion was going on for a long time now. The villagers were fed up. On Tuesday they decided to finally end the matter," said a local leader.

Officer-in-charge of Nagri police station K P Yadav said Tamba was a man with criminal background. "Over 15 cases under different sections have been lodged against him," said Yadav. Sources said around 500 villagers including women comprised the mob which killed the duo.

Police forces have been deployed in the area and a vigil is being maintained. None of the villagers have, however, come forward to take responsibility for the incident. "An investigation is on to identify the other victim," said Yadav.